Abstract: A cosmetic applicator system including a container for storing a fluid cosmetic material such as eyeliner, and an applicator having a hollow stem formed with a reservoir, a felt applicator tip with a body portion inserted in the distal end of the stem, and a plurality of longitudinal channels extending along the passage in surrounding relation to the body portion of the tip for conducting liquid cosmetic material from the container to the reservoir when the tip is immersed in the container, and from the reservoir to the tip when the applicator is used to apply the cosmetic material after withdrawal from the container.

Abstract: An applicator and receptacle sealer, the applicator for applying a viscous liquid stored in a receptacle and the sealer for sealing the receptacle which is open at the top for removal of the liquid, the applicator and receptacle sealer comprising: a substantially circular member of a flexible, semi-rigid material having a diameter which is selectively adjustable and having a marginal annular edge for sealably engaging the interior wall of a receptacle, the selectively adjustable diameter of the circular member formed by providing annularly in the marginal annular edge scored lines for removing a selected outer portion of the marginal annular edge from the circular member, thereby reducing the diameter of the circular member; and, an elongated handle member mounted to the upper surface of the circular member for imparting vertical movement thereto when the circular member is positioned within the receptacle.

Abstract: Described is a device for applying a powdery, pasty, gel-like or liquid cosmetic product to skin or hair. The application device comprises at least one application element which is used to hold the cosmetic product and release it onto the skin or hair upon touching the skin or hair. According to the invention, the application element is elongated and extends along an at least partially convex circumferential line of the device.

Abstract: A packaging and application unit, including an applicator containing a product capable of becoming soluble or gelling on its surface in contact with a liquid composition, and a reservoir containing the liquid composition. In use, the applicator is placed into contact with the liquid composition through an elastically deformable element which is capable of containing a quantity of the liquid composition, and is capable of selectively passing from a compressed position wherein at least a portion of the surface of the applicator bears on a restoring surface of the deformable element, so as to be in contact with the liquid composition, into a rest position. Passing from the compressed position to the rest position produces the charging of the deformable element with the liquid composition by suction through a charging surface of the deformable element.

Abstract: A capillary dosing unit includes a stem provided with an axis of symmetry, a grip at a first end of the stem and at least one slit at a second end of the stem which emerges along the axis of the stem. This dosing unit allows accurate dosing of a liquid such as a nailcare oil.

Abstract: New dispensers for cake cosmetic products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a cover member defining a compartment; a cosmetic in the compartment; an abrader member at least partially in the compartment, effective to abrade the cosmetic in the compartment and defining at least one hole through which abraded cosmetic from the compartment passes; and an applicator member including an applicator tip for cosmetic application purposes which is adapted to be placed in proximity to the abrader member to at least partially coat the applicator tip with abraded cosmetic from the compartment.

Abstract: A combination cap and material tooling device is provided including an elongated blade supported on a base wherein the base includes an engagement portion and an intermediate portion. The engagement portion is preferably provided with threads for engaging threads on a container for a spackling stick whereby the contents of the container may be sealed from air to thereby preserve the contents in a soft pliable putty-like consistency. The intermediate portion is located between the blade and the engagement portion and includes a finger depression for receiving an operator's finger whereby the base may be comfortably used to guide the blade in a spackling operation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cleaning device for spectacle glasses comprising a container for a cleaning liquid, a pair of wiper arms disposed thereon, whereby a wiper arm is swingably mounted each on two opposing sides of the container, further comprising an exchangeable cleaning element disposed on the free end of each wiper arm, and a wick system to supply the cleaning liquid from the container to the cleaning elements opposing the former in inoperative position.

Abstract: A applicator unit (1) for a product (P) of a pasty or powdery consistency. The applicator includes a stem (12) having a first free end (14) joined to an applicator end fitting (16) in contact with the product and being intended for the application of this product to a surface to be treated, a second end (18) of the stem (12) being joined to a gripping element (6), wherein the applicator end fitting (16) has a flexible central core (20) having in at least one portion close to its end part (17) a diameter of 0.2 mm to 2 mm, and wherein the core (20) is covered over its whole circumference by a covering (22) capable of picking up the product (P).

Abstract: A wall covering removal system for removing material from a surface comprising a scarifying apparatus for scarifying a material, having a handle, a scarifying assembly coupled to a first end, and a first scraper blade coupled to a second end, and a liquid dispensing and cleaning apparatus for wetting the scarified material, including a dispensing device coupled in liquid communication with a reservoir for dispensing liquid through a spray nozzle, a cleaning device coupled to the dispensing device, including a support member coupled to the dispensing device and positioned so as to avoid hindering a liquid sprayed from the nozzle of the dispensing device and a cleaning member coupled to the support member so as to extend forwardly of the dispensing device.

Abstract: An applicator device for a non-gaseous product (12), comprising an axis of symmetry (X--X), a reservoir (11) containing this product, a cap (2) intended to close the reservoir (11) and an applicator carrier (4) joined to the cap (2) and supporting an applicator element (5) capable of taking up the product. A piston (13) in the reservoir (11) between the product and the applicator element (5) has at least one opening (14) for the emergence of the product and a spring (17) to ensure a pressure of the applicator element (5) on the piston in order to cause the product to emerge through the opening (14) and thus to take up some of the product on the applicator element (5) during the application of the cap (2) on the reservoir (11), the piston being capable of displacement solely in the direction of the axis (X).

Abstract: A device for dispensing a liquid or powdery product is disclosed. This device includes a container and a stopper for sealing the container. A pouch made of a deformable elastic substance and including at least one slit is placed within the neck of the container. The slit on the pouch is closed when the stopper is removed from the container to prevent product from accidentally escaping from the container. When the stopper seals the container an applicator on the stopper fits within the pouch and applies a force to a wall of the pouch to open the slit. Thus the applicator may be impregnated with the product when the stopper seals the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable applicator for sampling cosmetics including lipsticks at the retail counters. Also provided are methods for extracting or otherwise transferring the cosmetics onto the applicator and sampling the cosmetics.

Abstract: Applicator including a reservoir containing a substance to be applied, a cap intended to close the reservoir and supporting a stopper including an applicator holder supporting a deformable element for applying the substance. The deformable element has a shape memory, i.e., can return to its original shape after being deformed, and a roughened surface. The reservoir holding the substance includes an end-piece having a base equipped with a seat including at least one capillary orifice against which the deformable element deforms when the reservoir is closed by the cap.

Abstract: A collapsible applicator adapted to be folded into a convenient, thin and elongated size to be placed into a bottle of fluid such as tanning lotion and then absorb the lotion whereupon after removal of the applicator from the container it may be expanded in an umbrella like fashion to provide a handle, an elongated, central frame member attached to applicator members extending outwardly therefrom in such a fashion that the user may apply lotion without ever touching the lotion.

Abstract: A new and improved moistening apparatus is used with a squeezable bottle and includes a moisture dispensing assembly connected by a friction fit to the mouth portion of the bottle. The moisture dispensing assembly includes a stopper assembly, a moisture dispensing element (such as a sponge) supported by the stopper assembly, and a conduit tube assembly connected to and in fluid communication with the moisture dispensing element. The conduit tube assembly extends from the moisture dispensing element to an interior portion of the bottle for conveying water from the bottle to the moisture dispensing element. By squeezing the bottle, water is forced by positive pressure from the body portion through the conduit tube assembly to the moisture dispensing element.

Abstract: Applicator tube for cosmetic products, particularly mascara, having a tubular outer body. A cap fitted on one end of the tubular body has a rod attached to it, and an applicator is attached at the other end or the rod. The applicator is disposed inside the tubular body, in a longitudinally moveable part, and is removable therefrom to apply the cosmetic product. A removable container is at the lower end of the tubular body. A deformable part is disposed above the container whereby pressing down and releasing the cap causes mascara to be drawn into the applicator tube from the removable container to impregnate the applicator, which can then be withdrawn from the tubular body to apply the mascara. In another embodiment, the applicator moves between a retracted position inside the tubular body and an extended position when the removable container is pushed into the tubular body and thereafter withdrawn.

Abstract: A shoe-polish applicator for dressing the edges and heels of shoe soles, which includes a roller saturated with a fluid dressing agent. The roller is comprised of Sif Felt.RTM. foam and is rotatably mounted on an inflexible shaft. The Sif Felt.RTM. foam roller is capable of absorbing and retaining and then transferring enough fluid dressing agent to eliminate the requirement of a shoe-polish reservoir.

Abstract: The applicator assembly (1) is characterised in that the bottle (3) comprises a case supplied by capillary slots (11, 12). In order to obtain good impregnation, the case (10) has an internal shape (25) similar to that of the applicator end piece (6). The stem (7) comprises a shoulder (8) which bears against a sealing seat (9). A locking device (17, 15) is provided in the next and in the stem in order to keep the shoulder (8) in bearing contact against the seat (9). The applicator and the bottle are provided with a system having corresponding undulations (16) so that opening is effected gradually by rotating the cap (5) slightly about its axis.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquid material, such as shoe polish, comprising a container (1) and an applicator (2) by means of which a small quantity of the material (P) can be removed from the container (1) by dipping and then applied to a surface to be treated with the material (P). In this dispenser the applicator (2) has a length relative to the height of the container (1) such that in the inserted position of the applicator (2) the spongy applicator end (16) is at least partially compressed against the container bottom. A tube (5) is arranged in the container (1), which tube (5) extends from the mouth of the container (1) down into the vicinity of the bottom thereof. At least the lower end of the tube (5) forms a proper fit for an applicator (2) inserted therein and the space within the tube (5) communicates through at least one passage with the annular container space around the tube (5).

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator comprises a rod having a threaded portion on the distal end of the rod, and characterized by a plurality of feed channels extending along the length of the rod and transected the threads. The space between the transecting threads and the portion of the feed channel lying below the depth of the threads carries an additional reservoir of cosmetics, and comb points are formed at the tips of the transecting threads for better separating eyelashes. The threaded cosmetics applicator with feed channels is particularly well adapted for applying mid-weight thixotropic mascaras to eyelashes.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator tip has a plurality of dimples on an exterior surface thereof for receiving and dispensing a cosmetic. The tip is injection molded from a soft material to provide the tip with a pleasing "feel" when rubbed against the skin of a user. An air cushion within the tip can be varied to adjust or regulate the "feel" of the tip.

Abstract: The make-up unit (1) comprises a container (3) for the fluid product (M) and a cap (2) bearing a stick (4) provided with an application organ (5) which plunges into the fluid product (M) when the unit (1) is in closed position. The container (3) contains a retention member (10) which is in contact with the fluid product (M) and contains a cosmetically acceptable dissolvent capable of fluidifying said fluid product (M). The retention member (10) releases the cosmetically acceptable dissolvent during the storage in order to re-fluidity the product (M) as it dries.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved eyeliner applicator having a quantity of eyeliner-soaked material packed into the hollow space of its cap, whereby its felt tip is inserted into the eyeliner-soaked material when its cap is placed on its shank, thereby maintaining its tip wet with the eyeliner liquid. This arrangement permits automatic removal of dust from the tip surface every time the tip is inserted into the eyeliner-soaked material, thus maintaining the tip surface free of dust to assure a smooth supply of the eyeliner to the tip surface.

Abstract: An applicator set is proposed in the form of a fountain pen, including a solid cake of mascara and a distributor element (brush or pen). This set includes a tubular body (1) and a cap (2) carrying the distributor element (3) at the end of a rod (31); the tubular body (1) contains a cake of mascara (7) hollowed out at least partially to permit filling of the distributor element (3), and the applicator set also includes a reservoir that contains a liquid serving to moisten the distributor element (3). The reservoir (4) and the distributor element (3) are associated in such a manner that at the moment of use, this element (3) is moistened by the liquid.

Abstract: The disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus of this invention includes a pre-moistened, cleansing pad within a carrying container in coupling relationship with a plunger construction extending outwardly from one of the container ends. The opposite end of the container is configured to "blossom" the cleansing pad out of the container as the plunger is actuated inwardly, with the plunger and container then serving as a handle for the apparatus in wiping the seat with the pre-moistened pad as so deployed. A series of protrusions are also provided within the container to prevent the cleansing pad from coming loose from the handle during manipulation of the apparatus.

Abstract: In a device to apply cosmetic materials such as powders, pastes or similar substances by means of an applicator which is held against the surface of the cosmetic material in a storage chamber by spring pressure, it is envisioned that, in order to ensure a reliable and induced transfer of the cosmetic material to the applicator when the two housing parts are pulled apart, the pencil-like device be simple in construction, that the applicator (8) for the cosmetic material (19) be rotatably mounted within the respective housing part (1), and that, under the force of the spring (16) when the two housing parts (1 and/or 2) are separated, the rotatably mounted applicator (8) is revolved relative to the fixed storage chamber (18), while maintaining the surface contact between the applicator (8) and the cosmetic material (19) in the storage chamber (18).

Abstract: Apparatus including elongate longitudinally aligned housing with an upper web defining a cavity within the housing wherein the web includes a threaded opening to threadedly receive a threaded portion of the elongate shank. The elongate shank includes a sponge member at a lower terminal end thereof wherein the sponge member receives moisture from fluid contained within the cavity. Modifications of the invention include an intermediate cap including spaced rods overlying the threaded opening to permit squeezing of excess moisture from the sponge. Further, the elongate shaft may include a plurality of spaced openings defining a lower opening and upper opening to permit the shaft to contain fluid and provide continuous remoistening of the sponge during use.

Abstract: The disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus of this invention includes a pre-moistened, cleansing pad within a carrying container having a pair of component sections separable one from another, and by a pull-apart action, for example. The cleansing pad is initially stored in one of the two sections, and is coupled with a rod extending from within the other section. As the two sections are separated, an inner lip of the first section contacts with the pad to "blossom" it outwardly, as the sections continue to part. The pre-moistened cleansing pad so deployed can then be used in wiping the seat.

Abstract: A dispensing package for dispensing discrete portions of a vaporizable material in the form of prewetted absorbent pads, wherein the dispensing package broadly comprises a container and a plurality of such absorbent pads. The absorbent pads are closely stacked within the container, and generally comprise an absorbent pad portion with a flexible film backing which is resistant to permeation of the vaporizable material therethrough, and a collapsible tab- or ring-like structure joined to the backing opposite the absorbent pad portion. In other embodiments, the absorbent pad portion is preferably sub-divided into sub-portions having different fluid absorbing characteristics, which sub-portions are separated by the same flexible film as used in the backing, and less than all of the sub-portions are initially prewetted with the vaporizable material or are prewetted with different materials.

Abstract: An applicator set is proposed in the form of a fountain pen, including a solid cake of mascara and a distributor element (brush or pen). This set includes a tubular body (1) and a cap (2) carrying the distributor element (3) at the end of a rod (31); the tubular body (1) contains a cake of mascara (7) hollowed out at least partially to permit filling of the distributor element (3), and the applicator set also includes a reservoir that contains a liquid serving to moisten the distributor element (3). The reservoir (4) and the distributor element (3) are associated in such a manner that at the moment of use, this element (3) is moistened by the liquid.

Abstract: A dispenser for an extrudable product includes an applicator member having a handle and an applicator tip connected to the handle, a cover member having a hollow interior that extends along a cover member axis to an open end of the cover member, which open end is dimensioned and arranged to receive the applicator tip, a supply of an extrudable product within the cover member, and an extrusion mechanism within the cover member. The extrusion mechanism includes an extrusion die and components for enabling a user to rotate the extrusion die relative to a portion of the cover member in order to operate the extrusion mechanism. The extrusion die has an extrusion orifice and it bears against the cover member at an interface between the extrusion die and the cover member.

Abstract: A dispenser for a cosmetic comprising:an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and joined for storage;the applicator member including an applicator tip to be used for cosmetic application purposes; andthe cover member defining a compartment adapted to contain a supply of cosmetic, the cover member including a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an extrusion mechanism, the extrusion mechanism operable for moving an amount of cosmetic from the compartment in response to moving the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion.

Abstract: A polishing glove apparatus (10) including a glove unit (11) equipped with a fluid reservoir unit which is operably connected to a fluid conduit (20) having a fluid control member (21) to selectively deliver liquid polish to a polishing cloth unit (14) which is releasably secured to the glove unit (11).

Abstract: The applicator set (101) includes a bottle (102), provided with a neck (103) and intended to contain a product (P), a cap (104) for closing the bottle, and an applicator (106) disposed at the end of a rod (107) attached to the cap (104). The bottle (102) includes means (C) for compacting the product around the applicator (106), upon which means the user can act, and elastic means (R) for returning the compacting means (C) to the position of repose. The applicator (106) is made of a porous material, and the air present in the bottle (102), which is compressed at the time of compacting, can escape via the cap (104), passing through the hollow rod of the applicator (107), after having passed through the porous material of the applicator (106).

Abstract: A pad and container assembly wherein the pad comprises a sponge-like center section and a non-permeable protective disk secured to its inner side, which is immersed in a medicament in the bottom of the cup,the disk being pressed against an annular ridge containing the medicament and conforming to its shape to form a seal,the center section of the pad being compressable within the container,the pad having a foldable handle on its upper side which is extendable when the container is opened upon removal of a cover releasably adhered to the outer rim of the container.

Abstract: A dispenser for a flowable substance more viscous than water includes an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and rejoined for storage. The applicator member has an applicator tip to be used for application purposes, the cover member has a hollow interior that extends to an open end, which open end is dimensioned and arranged to receive the applicator tip, and the cover member contains a supply of the substance and an extrusion mechanism for extruding an amount of the substance toward the open end. The extrusion mechanism includes components for enabling a user to operate the extrusion mechanism by rotating the applicator member relative to the cover member while the applicator tip is within the open end.

Abstract: An improved liquid applicator especially suitable for applying suntan lotion or the like to the skin includes a bottle for holding suntan lotion with a cap for closing the bottle. The inner surface of the cap is coupled to a shaft having a plurality of applicator pads coupled to its end. The applicator pads are preferrably are made of a synthetic or artificial skin material which are resiliently urged away from the shaft. There is an actuator sleeve surrounding a portion of the shaft and coupled to the applicator pads which resiliently urge the sleeve toward the cap. The end of the sleeve closest to the cap includes a cam which operates in cooperation with a mating surface on the inner side of the cap to allow the actuator sleeve to be locked into a position which urges the applicator pads away from the shaft. The outer side of the cap is preferrably shaped to form a comfortable handle and includes a storage compartment for storage of keys, money and the like at the beach.

Abstract: A make-up applicator unit comprises a reservoir for liquid make-up product and an applicator carried by the cap of the reservoir. The seal between the applicator and the reservoir, when the cap is screwed home, is formed by a sealing member which is separate from the applicator and is free to rotate so that when the applicator rotates in contact with the sealing element during the final stages of screwing the cap onto the reservoir the applicator is not subjected to excessive torsional strain.

Abstract: A container assembly structured to store and selectively dispense and/or apply liquid material contents from a storage chamber in a manner which eliminates waste by enabling substantially the entire quantity of liquid material product to be removed from the storage chamber of the container regardless of viscosity of the product. The container incorporates resilient material side walls which may be disposed into a constricted position thereby forcing product within the storage chamber into contact with an applicator assembly for selective and/or precise dispensing and application of the product.

Abstract: A fluid applicator system includes a fluid containing jar, an applicator sponge attached to a lid, and a perforated plate for maintaining the sponge in a compressed state against the closed lid to regulate the amount of fluid which it can absorb. The sponge is compressed by inserting it into the jar so that it abuts the perforated plate while the lid simultaneously seals the jar. The extent of compression of the sponge, and thereby the amount of fluid which it can absorb, is regulated by adjusting the level of the perforated plate within the jar prior to exposing the fluid to the sponge.

Abstract: A portable herbicide applicator and method of destroying plants utilizing the same are provided that allow herbicide application in a safe, simple, and effective manner. The applicator includes a container having a closed end and an open end with a wiper positioned within the container. A fibrous exterior portion of an applicator structure is connected to a handle and is insertable into and withdrawable from the container, the wiping structure wiping excess liquid off of the fibrous covering when moved relative thereto. A cap is mounted by a strap to the container for closing the container open end while the herbicide applicator is being used, and a hook may be provided on the cap for hooking an opening on the handle and latching the applicator structure in place when it is positioned within the container. A strap on the container facilitates carrying with the open end facing upwardly.

Abstract: This imbiber is to be used, for instance, by dentists for imbibing with a treating liquid a cotton swab held by a cotton plier. The treating liquid is contained in a container having at its upper end a pumping assembly including a piston having an upright piston rod terminated at its top end with an enlarged head formed with a top recess, into which opens a bore formed in the piston and piston rod and communicating with the cylinder of the pump assembly. This cylinder is located within the neck of the container and has at its lower end an intake tube extending close to the bottom of the container. A check valve is mounted in the lower end of the cylinder and a biasing spring urges the piston rod to an upper limit position. By applying with a cotton plier a cotton slab within the recess and depressing the piston with the pliers, the cotton swab becomes soaked with the treating liquid, this being done in a single operation.

Abstract: An enamel or paint touch-up kit for paint repair, expecially on automobiles, is disclosed consisting of an enamel container with a screw cap, the base of a touch-up brush extending into the container being attached to this screw cap. Additionally, a rust-removing tool is provided which is mounted, with its base in opposition to the base of the brush, to the screw cap and projecting away from the screw cap in the opposite direction with respect to the brush, and being accommodated in a hollow space formed by a protective cap seated on the screw cap and enclosing the rust-removing tool on all sides. This arrangement has the advantage that the screw cap can still be used, as before, as a handle for operating the touch-up brush. For a rust-removing operation, it is merely necessary to remove the protective cap of the novel enamel touch-up stick so that the container then serves as a handle for manipulating the rust-removing tool with the same being fixedly joined to this handle.

Abstract: A method of applying a band of liquid adhesive in which the adhesive is spread by a resiliently flexible tapering applicator portion having an adhesive-guiding surface which extends to a narrow terminal spreading surface, the adhesive-guiding being concave about an axis which extends transversely of the spreading surface. The spreading surface is brought into contact with a workpiece, a pool of adhesive from an orifice in the adhesive-guiding surface is formed against the spreading surface, the applicator portion is caused to flex so that a portion of the adhesive-guiding surface extends along the workpiece surface, and relative movement between the workpiece and the applicator portion is brought about so that the adhesive is spread. An applicator head and an apparatus are also claimed.

Abstract: A make-up element comprises a bottle of make-up product receiving an applicator which is to be variably wiped to remove excess make-up product therefrom as it is withdrawn from the bottle. The wiping action is exerted by a wiper sleeve adjustable in cross-section by rotation of a manipulating sleeve, which may or may not be threaded to move axially of the bottle neck upon rotation. A peripheral sliding element between the wiper sleeve and the manipulating sleeve serves to avoid damage to the wiper sleeve as a result of repeated rotation of the sleeve with respect to a cross-section-adjusting formation externally thereof.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device and a method of utilization thereof to effect plant destruction. A first distinct container containing herbicide, with a rotary valve extending from one end thereof, is mounted on a second elongated container with the metering valve between the first and second containers. An elongated roller having a fibrous cover for receiving herbicide from the container and for ultimately transferring the herbicide to a plant is insertable into the second container, and has a handle extending from one end thereof outwardly of the second container. The opposite end of the roller is operatively connected to an actuator for the valve between the containers so that relative rotational movement between the roller and the containers results in metering of a predetermined amount of herbicide from the first container to the second container.

Abstract: A makeup applicator having a body including arcuate shells with projecting tips joined together to form a hinged connection for the shells. The projecting tips receive a makeup applicator element which can be of a desired form. The hinged connection urges the shells toward each other to resiliently grip the finger tip of the user inserted between the shells.

Abstract: An applicator body is combined with an annular supporting base which functions as an applicator handle. The applicator base when not in use as an applicator handle is designed to sealably close the top of a rigid shaving cream container, particularly one of the class in which a pressurized lather is received and discharged from a valve operated nozzle member. The annular applicator base, at its underside, is formed with a closure cap portion and the base and closure cap portion cooperate to snugly engage against concentrically arranged surfaces formed at the container top one above another. The applicator base is further formed at its upper side with a bowl-shaped receptacle in which the applicator body is adhesively secured and in which small amounts of liquid such as water may be contained.

Abstract: The invention contemplates an improved container and applicator for metered loading of the applicator upon each removal thereof from the container. In specific application to dispensing of powdered cosmetic, a central metering tube extends from the container-neck opening and into the interior of the container. The lower end of the tube has plural openings for limited passage of container contents, and the dauber end of a removable applicator wipes the tube at the region of its openings, in the course of applicator removal and replacement.